William Robert Dolson born to parents Robert and Vivian Dolson, Oak Park, Illinois, March 29th.

1966-1968

Art Institute of Chicago, Junior School, Drawing and Painting

1967-1970

Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Illinois

1970-1974

University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, College of Engineering, College of Fine and Applied Arts,
Initially enrolled in Engineering Physics, transferred to Independent Program of Studies in Computer Science and Fine Arts

1974

Move to Brooklyn, New York

1974-1976

Formed ensemble with actor/directors Christopher Cox, Philippe Roy, Dan Brady, Peg Zajonc
and others. With the group wrote, directed, and shot several dramatic videos on 1/2" B&W tape with
support from the NYSCA/Young Filmmakers, acted as videographer for the group's productions.

Gradually distanced from art practice and increasingly involved in a
Futurist-inspired obsession with auto racing and racing car construction.

1991-2000

Live and work in racing car shop in historic commercial building in
Boonton, NJ. Enthralled with the elements of craft and usability
as well as the dynamism and performance elements of auto racing.
Restored and raced historic formula cars.

Relocate to ranch in rural New Mexico. Discard all artwork produced to date except for one
box of photographs and slides which was accidentally saved, providing the images linked to on the Previous Work page.

2004

Resume art practice, including large scale dynamic land art, high definition video
and computer animation, and indoor and outdoor light installations. These works are documented on the rest of this site.